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Mas alla de mi rencor is a Tango written by Julián Centeya and composed by Lucio Demare.
The lyrics of “Mas alla de mi rencor” traverse the landscape of deep personal pain and reflection. Centeya pensively uses the tango not just as a dance or a melody but as a symbolic journey through sorrow and hardened resentment. It speaks to an enduring love, now punctuated by the sadness of indifference and the resulting shadow cast by a relationship that has evolved into bitterness. The literal translation of “Mas alla de mi rencor” to English is “Beyond my resentment,” which reflects a longing to move past these feelings, even if the heartache remains embedded in the person’s spirit.
The use of specific elements in this tango, such as the ‘farol’ (street lamp) and ‘tango pintado de malvón’ (tango painted with geranium), imbues the piece with rich visual and poetic symbolism. The street lamp might symbolize a beacon of truth or illumination in the murky path of personal torment. Geraniums, associated with melancholia and remembrance in the language of flowers, emphasize the theme of painful memories. Phrases such as “soledad donde recuerdo” (solitude where I remember) and “tristeza que en el viento, después, se hizo canción” (sadness that later became a song in the wind) evoke imagery of isolation mingled with the ever-present past, illustrating that the imprint of former affections lingers indefatigably.
Recorded in mid-1945, shortly after the tumultuous period of World War II, “Mas alla de mi rencor” might resonate with the broader context of a world grappling with loss and disillusionment. Argentina, while neutral for most of the war, was not untouched by the global changes and shifts. The tango, as a national symbol, served as an expressive outlet for collective emotional struggles and personal stories, weaving together the frayed ends of a society seeking to find its balance in a newly redefined world.
Julián Centeya, born Amleto Vergiati, was a renowned poet and tango lyricist, known for his evocative and deeply reflective works in the world of Argentine Tango.